Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Sterile Processing Tech II in London, Kentucky
Overview
Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Sterile Processing Technicians are responsible for cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation from all areas of the hospital. They pick up and deliver as needed following AAMI, OSHA, and Joint Commission recommendations for identifying contaminated and clean items. They may assist with case cart assembly and OR room turnover. Technicians contribute to the department goals through quality services.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, processing, assembling, and sterilization of all instruments and equipment following Policy/Procedure, Industry Standards, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU).
Practices Universal Precautions and follows OSHA requirements at all time.
Responsible for Performing daily/weekly testing and logging of all mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, Mechanical Washers, Sonic, all Sterilizers.
Maintains accurate and legible documentation.
Assists with the routine maintenance of instrumentation by identification of items needing repair.
Follows procedure for set assembly utilizing Instrument Checklists and/or Instrument Tracking where available.
Completes case cart assembly, assists with OR room turnover, cleaning & HLD of GI Scopes, Bronchoscopes, TEE probes and assists with the maintenance of Instrument Tracking data.
Uses supplies (wrap, containers, chemicals, etc) efficiently, correctly, and according to IFU.
Participates in Department activities including, but not limited to, Orientation, system education, Quality, Daily briefing, & supply needs.
A resource for the department; One Source, Cost efficiencies, IFU.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- High School diploma
Required Licensure and Certifications:
- Certified in Sterile Processing
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:
Minimum 1 year experience or Graduation from Sterile Processing Program.
Successful completion of Sterile Processing Tech I and Tech II competencies.
PREFERRED Qualifications:
- Preferred 2-5 years’ experience in field or Surgical Technician.
Pay Range
$15.61 - $20.54 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.